H.R. 1171 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
FOR VETS Act of 2013
H.R. 1171 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014), the FOR VETS Act of 2013, became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2013, sponsored by Dan Benishek with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 113-26
What it does
Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in th…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013
Sponsor
Dan Benishek (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2013
- Passed the HouseJul 8, 2013
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2013
- Became lawAug 9, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-26. (Aug 9, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 8, 2013 · Passed387–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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